Head, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Head is a historical community (former settlement) in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It is 2.5 miles W of Jacksonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72076.
Head at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 72076
- Nearest town
- Jacksonville (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.8819, -92.0869
Weather in Head now
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Head weather by the hour
Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Head.
This week in Head
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Head
What is the weather usually like in Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,355 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Head: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CABOT, AR US (USC00031102), adjusted for the elevation of Head.
Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Head?
Head has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,355 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Head is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Head
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 54.5 miles W of Head.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Head.
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Questions about Head
Where is Head, AR?
Head is a historical community (former settlement) in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 2.5 miles W of Jacksonville.
What county is Head in?
Head is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Head, AR?
The ZIP code for Head is 72076.
What is the nearest town to Head?
Jacksonville, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Head?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 54.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Head?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Head?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Head?
About 53.3 inches (1,355 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Head?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Head?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Head have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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